The 2025 Nebraska football season has been one of the better ones they have had in recent memory. They sit at 7-3, and despite Dylan Raiola being lost for the season , the Cornhuskers came out and looked great against UCLA on Saturday night. Emmett Johnson was a difference maker on the ground, and it even prompted Matt Rhule to say he's Heisman Trophy-caliber.

During his Monday press conference, Rhule spent the first few minutes praising Johnson and saying he deserves recognition this year. He specifically said he thinks that he belongs in New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony due to his versatile playmaking. He became the first Husker running back to notch at least 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving in a game on Saturday against UCLA in Los Angeles.

“I personally belie

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